Geospatial Discovery — 1-Year Classroom License
Geospatial Discovery is a location-based educational game that introduces students to geography, spatial reasoning, and basic GIS concepts through real-world navigation. Using a mobile device, students follow teacher-created routes, complete location-based tasks, and interact with geographic data in physical space.
The experience bridges digital maps and the real world, helping learners understand how coordinates, locations, and spatial systems work in practice.
Core Learning Focus
Map reading and spatial literacy
Coordinates and location systems
Aided navigation vs independent path planning
Introduction to geospatial thinking and GIS concepts
Observation, orientation, and real-world problem solving
Tasks such as georeferencing photos and location-based challenges reinforce the connection between abstract map data and physical environments.
Who It’s For
Ages: 4–6 and 7–9
(Best starting around ages 11–12 for independent navigation)Subjects: Geography, GIS Foundations, Spatial Literacy
Best Used In:
Geography and mapping units
Outdoor or field-based learning activities
STEM enrichment and experiential learning programs
Teacher-guided exploration sessions
Why Educators Choose Geospatial Discovery
Turns maps and coordinates into lived experiences
Supports scaffolded learning (guided routes → independent planning)
Encourages observation, decision-making, and spatial awareness
Connects classroom geography to real environments
Ideal for active, inquiry-based learning
This is a field-ready learning tool, not a passive map app.
License Details
License Type: 1-Year Classroom License
Teacher creates and manages routes in advance
Designed for classroom or supervised outdoor use
Suitable for facilitated, group-based implementation
Part of the STEMCore Educational Series
Geospatial Discovery is part of the STEMCore Educational Game Series, developed to help students understand spatial systems, geography, and real-world data through interactive, movement-based learning.
